Spain midfielder Dani Olmo has stated that his team remains unfazed following the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, despite Argentina players opting not to watch La Roja lift the trophy. While Spain provided a guard of honor for Lionel Messi and his teammates as they collected their runner-up medals, the Argentine side chose to walk toward their fans rather than stay on the pitch to acknowledge the champions. Addressing the incident, Olmo remarked that his team is focused on the values they wish to transmit, noting that they aim to be an example for future generations.
The final, held on Sunday, July 19, saw Spain secure a 1-0 victory with a 106th-minute goal from Ferran Torres. The match was intense, featuring the dismissal of Argentina's Enzo Fernández in stoppage time and a red card for Leandro Paredes following an altercation with Gavi. Lionel Messi also faced criticism during the match for his attempts to have Spain's Marc Cucurella sent off.
Statistical analysis highlights Spain's dominance during the match. La Roja maintained 65 percent possession and completed 763 passes with an 89 percent accuracy rate. They recorded 20 total shots, 12 of which were on target, resulting in an expected goals (xG) value of 2.29. In contrast, Argentina failed to register a single shot on target from their two total attempts, finishing with an xG of 0.22.
Former Sweden international Zlatan Ibrahimovic praised Spain's performance, declaring that football was the ultimate winner. Speaking as a FOX Sports pundit, Ibrahimovic lauded Spain's style of play throughout the tournament and their tactical superiority over Lionel Scaloni’s side, noting that they proved to be the best-organized team on the pitch.
